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Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337579
24/04/2012 18:20
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Strut brace fitted, only a new rocker cover gasket and 0-rings and i'm ready. (fingers crossed that none of the bolts break off)

Last edited by Smetnbe; 24/04/2012 18:21.
Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337593
24/04/2012 18:52
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The weather may inprove.

MSN weather forecast for Spa.

Saturday
28 Apr Hi : 24°
Lo : 11°
Showers / Clear Wind 9 mph SW Humidity 56% Precip chance : 40%


Sunday
29 Apr Hi : 16°
Lo : 8°
Showers / Clear Wind 11 mph SSW Humidity 78% Precip chance : 50%


16VT and X1/9 1500

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I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337597
24/04/2012 19:12
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Just had some Yokohama ADVAN Neova's delivered. Fit them, wash the car and I'm ready smile


Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: mayzon] #1337608
24/04/2012 19:45
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Originally Posted By: mayzon
Just had some Yokohama ADVAN Neova's delivered. Fit them, wash the car and I'm ready smile


Have you killed the Federal RSR's already Mart?

I'm going to be on the same set as last year, still plenty on them despite approx 6 track days on them, and Spa last year smile

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337609
24/04/2012 19:49
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Outstanding bits on the to do list tomorrow:

- Fix exhaust mount and usual slight blow from join
- Fit passenger inside harness mounting point (sharing the same currently)
- Check brake calipers and bleed nipples
- Check Fluid levels
- Refit undertray
- Change from road to RSR track tyres
- Pack tools
- Helmets
- Spares (Oils,discs,pads,spare etc)
- Euro travel kit (high vis, bulbs, warning triangle)

And I'll be packing a huge smile on my face all the way down laugh

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337614
24/04/2012 19:57
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Just remember to pack your passport this time though Dan.

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337615
24/04/2012 20:02
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Originally Posted By: MiniMetaller
Just remember to pack your passport this time though Dan.


Not necessary though James, just the driving licence will suffice!

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337616
24/04/2012 20:06
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Ok, well make sure you pack whatever it was that you forgot last year and only remembered 40 miles down the road.

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337617
24/04/2012 20:08
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Knowing me, that'll be my head laugh

This year my checklist will put paid to any mishaps. Maybe!

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: Hovedan] #1337620
24/04/2012 20:13
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I think coupedummy forgot his passport last year as well didn't he? laugh

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337621
24/04/2012 20:13
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Hehe. We're going to try to convoy aren't we? Should be able to make sure we have everything between us all. Is Dave going to be at yours?

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: Hovedan] #1337623
24/04/2012 20:14
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Originally Posted By: Hovedan
bleed nipples


oooooo matron - sounds bloody painful to me laugh

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337638
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Hehe. We're going to try to convoy aren't we? Should be able to make sure we have everything between us all. Is Dave going to be at yours?


That's the plan, providing Jodie gets the afternoon off then we can tootle down around 2.30-3? Good for you and your old man?

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: Hovedan] #1337653
24/04/2012 21:36
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Originally Posted By: Hovedan
Originally Posted By: mayzon
Just had some Yokohama ADVAN Neova's delivered. Fit them, wash the car and I'm ready smile


Have you killed the Federal RSR's already Mart?

I'm going to be on the same set as last year, still plenty on them despite approx 6 track days on them, and Spa last year smile



Ye the fronts are toast mate, wanted to get another 2 but couldn't get hold of any in time. they haven't been off the car either, done a few miles on them.

Make sure you check your fronts all over mate, I found 2 worrying looking cracks on mine. sick

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Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: Hovedan] #1337659
24/04/2012 21:59
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Originally Posted By: Hovedan
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Hehe. We're going to try to convoy aren't we? Should be able to make sure we have everything between us all. Is Dave going to be at yours?


That's the plan, providing Jodie gets the afternoon off then we can tootle down around 2.30-3? Good for you and your old man?


Yes, that sort of time should be ok. Need to do a few bits and pieces before that though (won't be home from work until 12:30ish).

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: mayzon] #1337670
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Originally Posted By: mayzon
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Just had some Yokohama ADVAN Neova's delivered. Fit them, wash the car and I'm ready smile


Have you killed the Federal RSR's already Mart?

I'm going to be on the same set as last year, still plenty on them despite approx 6 track days on them, and Spa last year smile



Make sure you check your fronts all over mate, I found 2 worrying looking cracks on mine. sick


Ah, extra cracks = extra grip smile

Mine aren't wearing too badly for about 6 track days.

Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337679
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Re: 7 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337702
25/04/2012 01:24
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After 16 hours work straight i have finished 2 of the cars going to Spa with the help of the customers and managed to sort the oil leak from my sump,sort the exhaust and suspension.
I will spend most of my time at Spa catching up on some sleep.

Re: 2 Days till Spa.. [Re: ] #1337716
25/04/2012 07:19
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It was well worth it John. Now I've got brakes which helps laugh just need too put my normal seat back in instead of the bucket seat.

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